题目内容
After winning a big game,athletes are often asked how they feel.Usually athletes say how 1 it is to win this big game.On the contrary,the fact is that losing a big game,or in my case,all the games,can be even harder.
From the spectators’ point of view,last year’s basketball 2 for my high school team was nothing 3 of an embarrassment.And 4 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of,that season had a bigger impact on me than any other.As a team captain,I knew it probably wouldn’t be the 5 year,but did I ever think we would lose every game?Of course not.Since six of our top players had graduated,it was clear that we were a (n) 6 team who would struggle.The struggle began earlier than expected, 7 ,as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season,and two key members decided to 8 for some reason.At this point,dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind,but in the end,we all stuck if out, 9 to work still harder.
Then there came a time when even our 10 and given up on us.Personally,I felt like it was 11 worthwhile giving my all.I thought,if even the coach doesn’t believe in us,why should I?But just as my hope began to 12 ,a teammate called a meeting.He said,“Nobody thinks we are going to win,but,as teammates and friends,we 13 it to each other to go all out every game.”
It was that moment that 14 me how to be a leader.It hit me that I certainly didn’t 15 the role.As a leader you can never quit 16 the team who looks up to you.It is one 17 to be named captain,feel great and go through the motions,but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full 18 all the time.
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards.But in all honesty,I 19 the fact that my team lost every game last year.It may not help me to become a better basketball player,but it already has made me a better leader,and 20 .
1.A.exciting B.pleasant C.tough D.significant
2.A.game B.event C.league D.season
3.A.short B.full C.lacking D.sufficient
4.A.as B.while C.since D.now that
5.A.most interesting B.dullest C.most difficult D.easiest
6.A.unique B.adventurous C.young D.untrained
7.A.meanwhile B.though C.instead D.somehow
8.A.quit B.stay C.resign D.rest
9.A.hoping B.swearing C.claiming D.wishing
10.A.fans B.classmates C.sponsor D.coach
11.A.only too B.more than C.not a little D.no longer
12.A.fade B.gain C.destroy D.grow
13.A.owe B.think C.demand D.recommend
14.A.reminded B.told C.taught D.guided
15.A.act B.deserve C.play D.take
16.A.with B.alongside C.on D.for
17.A.matter B.aspect C.issue D.thing
18.A.potential B.goal C.enthusiasm D.confidence
19.A.hate B.treasure C.admit D.recognize
20.A.character B.captain C.person D.figure
1—5 CDABD 6—10 CBABD 11—15 DAACB 16—20 CDABC
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